#team-management

I recently found myself missing a series of standups due to conflicting commitments. While my absence didn’t cause any immediate disruptions—thanks to my work being isolated from the rest of the team’s tasks—it did lead to a noticeable disconnect. I was out of the loop on the team’s activities, and they were equally uninformed about mine. This experience got me pondering the true essence of effective standups. The Silent Impact of Missed Standups On the surface, my absence seemed inconsequential.

There is a huge, yet often overlooked benefit to working as a freelance software engineer: the opportunity to engage with diverse teams across various sectors. This unique vantage point can offer invaluable insights into team dynamics, project management, and engineering best practices. Each new project serves as a fresh canvas to observe, learn, and refine the approach of tackling challenges effectively. Below are my tried-and-true guidelines that have been shaped by real-world experiences; these are not merely theoretical ideals.